Diseases
23 May 2003
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the vessels of the lungs. It is associated with lung diseases like COPD.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema refers to accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the lungs, causing breathing problems. It is associated with heart failure.
Diseases
19 May 2003
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a heart condition or abnormality of the heart which causes inflammation, weakening the heart so it cannot pump blood efficiently.
Diseases
19 May 2003
Pericarditis and pericardial disease
Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Atrial fibrillation (afib or atrial flutter) refers to an irregular heartbeat. It causes an irregular pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmia.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic stenosis (AS)
Aortic stenosis is narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart, which regulates the blood flow in and out of the heart. It can cause…
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic regurgitation (AR)
Aortic regurgitation is reflux of blood from the aorta (the big vessel carrying blood out of the heart). Blood pumped out falls back into the…
Diseases
18 May 2003
Infective endocarditis (IE)
Infective endocarditis refers to fungal or bacterial infection of the endocardium or lining of the heart. It is often fatal.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Mitral regurgitation (MR)
Acute mitral regurgitation is a heart valve disorder. Mitral valve dysfunctions allows blood back-flow from the lower to the upper heart chamber.
